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NIESR suggests the GDP graph may be moving in a different direction

NIESR predicts UK GDP growth accelerating in April

Hopes that the UK economy can consolidate the growth of 0.3 per cent seen in the first quarter have gained credence through NIESR's latest estimate that suggests the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the three months to the end of April.

NIESR predicts UK GDP growth accelerating in April

Hopes that the UK economy can consolidate the growth of 0.3 per cent seen in the first quarter have gained credence through NIESR's latest estimate that suggests the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the three months to the end of April.
TUC puts the case against austerity as the IMF arrives in UK

The International Monetary Fund has arrived in the UK for the start of its annual assessment of the UK economy as the TUC warns the UK is in the middle of a lost decade for the economy.
Credit unions join together as alternative to payday loan firms

The government is providing £35m of backing for credit unions to join together and attract new members as an alternative to using payday loan companies.
Bankruptcies in 2013 could drop to lowest level since 2005

Insolvency statistics fell to their lowest level for five years as debtors choose cheaper alternatives, but the data masks the true state of the economy, say experts.

Loans and Credit News

ITEM Club predicts 8.5% increase in business lending in 2014 The ITEM Club says business lending will rise by 3.5 per cent in 2013 and by 8.5 per cent in 2014 helped by an improvement in credit conditions.	Will the new FLS mean more business lending or help landlords? The Bank of England has announced that it is to extend the Funding for Lending Scheme until January 2015 with more incentives to lend to small businesses.
Government borrowing down marginally at £120.6bn in 2012-13	Goldman Sachs boss says Osborne must stay the course on austerity
Fitch questions if UK economy can return to sustainable growth	Osborne faces double blow of missing debt target and triple-dip
Lending to business falls by £4.8bn, BoE may extend FLS	IMF says UK must slow austerity as Fitch cuts AAA rating

Finance In-depth

How payday loan firms can improve their reputation

Payday loan companies need to improve their reputation

The past five years have been a financial struggle for the majority of the UK, with the recession having a large impact on unemployment figures and banks lending less, people are looking for other means of cash flow to keep them afloat.

Clear Christmas debt quicker with a balance transfer credit card

Switching to a balance transfer credit card can help you clear your debt quicker

Next week sees the arrival of credit card statements detailing Christmas spending. If you are dreading the arrival of your bill consider switching to a balance transfer credit card.

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Product News

MBNA implements improvements to Everyday Credit Card offer

MBNA has announced improvements to its Everyday credit card product range.
Tesco Bank cuts personal loan rates

Tesco Bank has cut personal loan rates across three sectors of the market raising its position in the best-buy tables.
Sainsbury's ups the ante in supermarket credit card battle

Sainsbury's bank has launched a new all-round credit card that combines a low interest rate with free balance transfers and a rewards system based on cashback or Nectar points.

Ask the Expert

Loan cash-back deals: Too good to be true?

A reader from London is looking to get a loan and is wondering what is really offered by a cash-back deal.
A loan for a new business?

A reader from Hampshire wants to start a new business, but needs help and is looking at loans.
New car needed for a new job

A reader from Cumbria needs a loan for a car, but here credit rating is not perfect.